Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

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Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large display size

adequate processor performance

decent storage capacity

quiet operation

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 AMD Athlon 300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 52 17API 81LY
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